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At Least Six Major Earthquakes on the Alhama De Murcia Fault in the Last 300,000 Years
November 12, 2012 — An international group of researchers, with Spanish participation, has analysed the most recent history of the Alhama de Murcia fault. They discovered that it has experienced six major earthquakes ... > full story -
First 'Snapshots' of Electronic Structure of a Manganese Complex Related to Water-Splitting in Photosynthesis
November 9, 2012 — Scientists have taken another step toward an understanding of photosynthesis and developing artificial photosynthesis. With a combination of a x-ray free-electron laser and spectroscopy, the team has ... > full story -
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Effective Thermal Energy Storage System for Storing Energy from Solar Panels Developed
November 9, 2012 — Engineering researchers have developed a thermal energy storage system that will work as a viable alternative to current methods used for storing energy collected from solar ... > full story -
Hurricane Sandy Changes Coastline in New Jersey
November 8, 2012 — On October 29, 2012, lives were changed forever along the shores of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and in the two dozen United States affected by what meteorologists are calling Superstorm Sandy. ... > full story -
Salting Roads May Damage Steel-Reinforced Concrete Structures
November 5, 2012 — Swedish scientists have studied models to help road and bridge maintenance engineers work out how much damage salting the roads in winter might cause to steel-reinforced concrete ... > full story -
Inspiration from Mother Nature Leads to Improved Wood
October 31, 2012 — Using the legendary properties of heartwood from the black locust tree as their inspiration, scientists have discovered a way to improve the performance of softwoods widely used in construction. The ... > full story -
Electronic Nose Could Be Used to Detect Sleep Apnea
October 24, 2012 — An electronic nose, used to detect the presence of molecules in the breath of a patient, could be used to diagnose obstructive sleep ... > full story -
Researchers to Shake a Building to Study Its Performance During Earthquakes
October 23, 2012 — Engineers are assessing how buildings made with reinforced concrete frames and masonry infill walls hold up during an earthquake. Such buildings are vulnerable to serious ... > full story -
How Highway Bridges Sing -- Or Groan -- In the Rain to Reveal Their Health: Just a Drop of Water Can Indicate the Stability of a Bridge
October 22, 2012 — Engineers have found that by listening to how a highway bridge sings in the rain they can determine serious flaws in the structure. Employing a method called impact-echo testing, experts can diagnose ... > full story -
Space Launch System Providing Engine 'Brains' With an Upgrade
October 18, 2012 — America's next heavy-lift rocket needs a strong and reliable engine to launch humans beyond low Earth orbit. That's why engineers with NASA's Space Launch System program, managed at the Marshall ... > full story
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